About This Position
As a Security Analyst at Waystar, you will play a vital role in detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats in real-time. You’ll work within our Security Operations Center (SOC), leveraging advanced tools to protect our hybrid cloud infrastructure. This position offers hands-on experience with threat intelligence, incident response, and proactive threat hunting in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do
- Monitor and analyze security alerts and logs 24/7/365 using SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence platforms.
- Investigate potential security incidents to determine scope, impact, and severity.
- Conduct root cause analysis and assist in containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
- Participate in threat hunting activities to proactively detect and mitigate emerging threats.
- Collaborate with internal teams (IT, DevOps, Compliance) to resolve incidents and implement preventive controls.
- Create, maintain, and improve technical documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for security incident detection and response.
- Assist in tuning and maintaining security tools and rulesets to enhance detection capabilities.
- Create and deliver reports on security incidents, trends, and metrics to SOC leadership and stakeholders.
- Contribute to user education initiatives and security awareness training across the organization.
What You'll Need
- 2+ years of experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or in a hands-on threat detection and response role.
- Understanding of Linux, Windows, and MacOS fundamentals.
- Strong understanding of security fundamentals, attack techniques (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK), and threat landscapes.
- Hands-on experience with log analysis, data correlation, and forensic investigation.
- Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and Threat Intelligence Platforms.
- Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern infrastructure models.
- Solid grasp of incident response lifecycle: detection, triage, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-mortem.
- Knowledge of NIST, CIS Controls, or other security frameworks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.
- The ability to create precise technical documentation.
- Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure and during high-severity incidents.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, Network+, or equivalent.
- Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, SOAR tools).
- Exposure to compliance standards such as HIPAA, HITRUST, or SOC 2.
- Experience supporting 24x7 operations or working in a rotating shift environment.
About Waystar
Through a smart platform and better experience, Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and yield powerful results throughout the complete revenue cycle.
Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.